Wastewater Operations Team Lead

About the role

Operators Unlimited was formed in 2001 to offer unsurpassed service to the water and wastewater industry. Located in Upstate South Carolina, Operators Unlimited has worked hard over the years to build a reputation of excellence in the wastewater community. Why?...because we believe in our mission.

Our Purpose

Operators Unlimited exists to glorify God by helping people have a better day. Our Mission is Transformation: At Operators Unlimited, we clean dirty water with a refreshing approach to wastewater treatment.

Core Values

• Act with Agility
• Own your Responsibility
• Pursue Growth
• Live with Thankfulness

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the wastewater industry
• 2+ years in a supervisor role
• Have an appropriate wastewater license
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
• Must be able to walk through a large facility
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to work in an environmental setting

Our ideal Wastewater Operations Team Lead candidate will have the following capabilities and skills:

• Team Member Supervisory Responsibilities
• Leadership, management, and accountability for designated Wastewater Operations Specialists
• Complete quarterly one on ones with team members
• Run wastewater treatment plants within permit limits
• Support the Director of Operations
• Alternate wastewater operations scheduler
• Manage wastewater contractors
• Be Action Oriented: Enjoy working hard; be full of energy for the things you see as challenging, not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others
• Be Customer Focused: Be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; listen intently, get first-hand customer information, and use it for improvements in products and services; act with customers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.
• Have Strategic Ability: See ahead clearly; anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; have broad knowledge and perspective; be future oriented; articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; create breakthrough strategies and plans
• Have Business Acumen: Know how businesses work; be knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting businesses and organizations; be aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Be Organized: Marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; use resources to effectively and efficiently arrange information and files in a useful manner.
• Manage and Measure Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; set clear objectives and measures; monitor process, progress, and results; design feedback loops into work.
• Have Composure: Be cool under pressure; do not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; be considered mature; be counted on to hold things together during tough times; handle stress; don’t be knocked off balance by the unexpected; don’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; be a settling influence in a crisis. Understand the audience and dynamic of each wastewater facility and use effective ways to interact in each facility to provide consistency and calm.
• Living out Core Values and Core Competencies
• A high level of organization and planning skills
• Assisting the Wastewater Operations Department with scheduling
• Managing contract workers
• Safety compliance at the OU facility and throughout customer worksites
• Internal and external audits have minimal marks
• Achieving quarterly goals and weekly commitments

Additional Information

Operators Unlimited reserves the right to pursue growth by adding additional responsibilities to any OU job position when needed. Hiring is finalized after a successful completion of a background and drug screening.